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What is hydraulic gradient?

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What is hydraulic gradient?

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In general, the direction of groundwater flow due to changes in the depth of the water table. Try searching Hydraulic Gradient across the entire website. Related glossary terms: Downgradient Hydraulic Conductivity Analytical testing dots –> A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | <-- Search again Analytical testing dots View Laboratory Acronyms... View EPA Data Qualifier (Flag) Abbreviations... Analytical testing dots Suggestions? This Laboratory Terms page continues to expand and improve. If you have suggestions for improvement, we would enjoy hearing from you. Please contact the webmaster here.

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Mathematically, the difference in in hydraulic head/pressure per unit distance in a given direction is termed as hydraulic gradient. In more explanatory terms it is the driving force of fluid flow in a porous medium.

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